Registered Respiratory Therapist

4 months ago

New York, United States Harlem Center for Nursing Full time

Harlem Center for Nursing is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

JobSummary

The primary role ofthe Registered Respiratory Therapist is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, andsupport modalities to residents of all ages, with cardiovascular and pulmonarydisorders. This service is provided thrua team of caring professionals,determined to improve quality and safety, by addressing the needs of residentsand their families as we put into action Allure group mission.

Delegationof Authority

As the Registered Respiratory Therapist,you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, andaccountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JobFunctions

Every effort has been made to identify theessential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or impliesthat these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if thework is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

AdministrativeFunctions
• Asdirected by Supervisor

CommitteeFunctions
• Participatein scheduled facility Committee meetings as directed by Supervisor

PersonnelFunctions
• Performall assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures, andas instructed by your Supervisors
• Followwork assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing yourassigned tasks
• Cooperatewith inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel toensure that services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of theresidents
• Createand maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis,as well as a calm environment
• Demonstrateactive listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships;treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback

Respiratory Functions
• Review data in the resident record includinghistory, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory andcardiovascular monitoring data
• Document/record respiratory therapy data asrequired by Departmental/Nursing Home policy. Communicate data toappropriate members of the health care team
• Assess resident's overall cardiopulmonary statusby inspection/auscultation to determine general appearance, breathing pattern,character of cough, sputum production, and breath sounds
• Interview resident to determine orientation,dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, andlearning needs
• Obtain additional data by calculating lungcompliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ration, and other noninvasivemonitoring including airway graphics
• Select, assemble, and check the followingequipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, oxygen administration devices, humidifiedaerosol generators, resuscitation devices, gauges, respirometers
• Communicate results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team andwhen appropriate after therapy
• Instruct, initiate, and adjust l nasal mask andpositive pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous ventilation
• Modify artificial airway management to include tracheostomytube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustmentsin airway humidification systems
• Administer medicated aerosol therapy, encouragebronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist in suctioning ofbronchopulmonary secretions
• Make necessary modifications in therapeuticprocedures based on resident response
• Modify oxygen and specialty gas therapy and makechanges in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate setting

StaffDevelopment
• Attendand participate in scheduled training and educational classes. Attend andparticipate in scheduled orientation programs and activities
• Attendand participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazardcommunication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard

Safetyand Sanitation
• Adhereto and implement all facility safety and infection control policies

ResidentRights
• Maintain residents' confidentiality; treat residentswith kindness, dignity and respect. Know and comply with Resident's Rightsrules.

WorkingConditions

  • Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises
  • Moves intermittently during working hours
  • Subject to frequent interruptions
  • Subject to call back during emergency conditions, etc. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster
  • May be involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances

• Occasionalphysical effort with medium to heavy objects

Education
• Graduate of Approved Respiratory Care Program
• New York State license

Experience
• One year of clinical experience preferred. Clinicalrotation from approved respiratory program accepted.

SpecificRequirements
• Mustpossess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrantsuch action
• Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Mustpossess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Musthave patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Mustmeet physical and sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanicaldevices)
• Mustpossess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally andpositively to residents, resident's family members, and facility staff
• Mustmeet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test if required, andpass post-employment physical exam if required
• Must be capable of performing theresponsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physicaland Sensory Requirements

(Withor Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
• Mustbe able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Mustbe able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
• Mustbe able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Mustpossess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sensesto function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fullymet
• Mustfunction independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the abilityto work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies
• Mustmeet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facilitywhich include a medical and physical examination
• Mustbe able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset,and, at times, hostile people within the facility
• Mustbe able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of __________ pounds to aminimum height of __________ feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carrysuch weight a minimum distance of __________ feet

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